The Rose Breast Cancer Society is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization, founded by Carmelita Pittman as a living memorial in memory of her dear mother who passed from breast cancer in 1999. The purpose of the organization is to provide education for the prevention and intervention of breast cancer, and to disseminate monies to existing cancer programs.
As a cancer survivor Christy spoke briefly at the Cancer Prevention Symposium and fundraiser which was held on October 6, 2011 at the Beverly Hills Country Club.
Many dignitaries and celebrities were in attendance including the Honorable Diane Watson (33rd US Congressional District-CA), international artist from Uganda Emily Lu, and Academy Award winning actress Margaret O'Brien.
The evening's honoree was Dame Iris Schirmer. Dame Schirmer is a descendent of Mary Queen of Scots and has twice been knighted by the Monarch of Great Britain.
Dame Schirmer is also a decendent of the esteemed Pinzón Family of Spain. The Pinzón family provided King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella the fleet of three ships which were captained by Christopher Columbus on his historical voyage. The ship the Pinta was captained by Martin Alonso Pinzón. The Nina was captained by Vincente Anes Pinzón, brother of Martin. Francisco Martín Pinzón was maestre (first mate) of the Pinta.
Dame Schimer (pictured in purple, seated) shared her secrets of life, cancer prevention and longevity; she is 90 years young.
Submitted by Christy Passoth, America's 60s
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